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Teton Dam begins to fail in Idaho flood disaster
Thousands warned as the 307 foot earthen dam collapsed sending a wall of water through eastern Idaho. Six dead, about 120 injured and 135 missing as hundreds of homes farms and businesses were destroyed or damaged. President Ford declared a major disaster area for four counties aiding federal relief efforts.
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Idaho Falls
Idaho
Teton Dam
Cecil Andrus
Sheriff's Department
Son County
Arethera
Rexburg
Ford
Madison
Fremont
Bingham
Bonneville
Madison County